עִדָּן
id.dan
“time”
Definition
a set time; technically, a year
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of H5708 (עֵד);
- time 1a) time (of duration) 1b) year
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
A:N-M
A:N-M
Occurrences
עִדָּן appears 7 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The king replied, “I know for sure that you are stalling for time, because you see that my word is final.
If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation.”
He changes the times and seasons;He removes kings and establishes them.He gives wisdom to the wiseand knowledge to the discerning.
As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.
Now, if you are ready, as soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the statue I have made. But if you refuse to worship, you will be thrown at once into the blazing fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to deliver you from my hands?”
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